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18/05/2012	Inspire your community to get more active in 2012 Community Games are a way for communities to come together to stage their own local event and feel part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Community Games include sporting and cultural activities and are run by and for, local communities. A “community” could be a geographical area, faith group, residents association, school, business or simply a group of like-minded people. A Community Games is likely to be a new event, but support is also available to enhance / expand existing events. Support available to communities Communities can benefit from a range of free tools and resources including:
17/05/2012	Free cavity wall & loft insulation Action Surrey, in partnership with Tandridge District Council and through UK Home Insulations Ltd, is offering free insulation for all homeowners or private tenants (with the landlord's permission).
10/05/2012	Tickets for Celebrating the Torch The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay will pass through Surrey on Friday 20 July, finishing its journey at a celebration in Stoke Park, Guildford. The afternoon and evening celebration is the only one in the county and residents will be able to apply for free tickets from Ticketmaster from 8am on Friday 18 May. There is no charge for the event entertainment or entry, but there is a small administration fee of £1 per ticket. The fairground and catering outlets will charge any spectators who use them.
10/05/2012	Buy tickets only from official London 2012 website With the next round of London 2012 Olympic Games tickets going on sale this month – including tickets for the Cycling Road Race at Box Hill – Surrey Police is urging residents to only buy tickets through the official channels. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) announced 900,000 tickets will go on sale from 11am on Friday 11 May. New tickets, including the Cycling Road Race at Box Hill and the Cycling Individual Time Trial at Hampton Court Palace, will go on sale from Tuesday 29 May. The official place to apply for tickets is through the London 2012 ticketing website at London 2012 tickets . If you think you have been a victim of crime while buying a ticket to the Games, report it to Action Fraud, London 2012 via mailto:brandprotection@london2012.com or your local police force on 101. Surrey Police is also taking this opportunity to remind residents to report any suspicious activity or information they are aware of about any potential disruption to the Games. Anyone with information about potential disruptions to the Games should let police know by calling the 101 non-emergency number.
08/05/2012	Exotic beetle which attacks trees found in Kent An outbreak of the Asian longhorn beetle (ALB), an exotic beetle pest which could have severe consequences for British trees, has been found in Kent.
04/05/2012	No change in control after local elections There was no change in control after the Tandridge District Council elections on Thursday 3 May.
04/05/2012	Recycling, waste & garden waste bank holiday collections May Bank Holiday Monday 7 May Recycling and household waste collections
02/05/2012	Street party applications must be in by 10 May Residents thinking of organising a street party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June, must apply to Tandridge District Council for a Road Closure Order before 10 May 2012.
26/04/2012	Surrey Telecare campaign The Surrey Telecare awareness campaign launches on 30 April. Running for one month it aims to increase the numbers of people signing up to the telecare service. Telecare is a 24-hour service using simple equipment to help potentially vulnerable people live independently in their homes for longer. The basic kit consists of a telecare unit together with a pendant for the user to wear. When activated the alarm alerts a 24-hour care service in an emergency. As well as the alarm, there are a range of additional sensors and devices available to support residents, and help them to live safely and independently. These are designed to automatically contact the call centre if there is a problem Telecare is for residents who:
26/04/2012	Robbery in Smallfield - appeal for information Surrey Police is appealing for information after a woman in her 80s was a victim of a robbery at her home in Smallfield. The incident took place between 2.15pm and 2.30pm on Tuesday 24 April at the property on Wheelers Lane. Three men forced entry into the property by the front door and then demanded money from the elderly occupant, who as not hurt during the robbery. The first offender is described as a white man, aged in his early 20s, around 6ft tall and dark hair. He is well built and was wearing dark clothing. The other two offenders are described as white men, aged in their early 20s, of small build and with fair hair. Anyone who has information should call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference TD/12/1821 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
24/04/2012	Chairman’s Civic Day On Monday 16 April, the Chairman of Tandridge District Council, Councillor Brian Perkins, hosted a Civic Day for Surrey Mayors and Chairmen, the Chairman of Sevenoaks District Council and the London Mayors of Merton and the Royal Borough of Kingston.
16/04/2012	Don’t let a rat ruin your day Rats are vermin and Surrey Police is on a mission to exterminate them from the streets of the county. That is the message to vehicle crime offenders as the police launches a new advertising campaign and targets known individuals.
13/04/2012	Shed crime roadshow comes to Oxted Surrey Police’s ‘Don’t lose a shed load’ roadshow is coming to Oxted on Tuesday 24 April to advise residents about securing their sheds to avoid property being stolen. The roadshow will be at Morrison's Supermarket, East Hill (A25), Oxted, from 10am-1pm and at Holland Post Office, Pollards Oak Road, Oxted between 2-5pm. Bring a photo of your shed along and the Tandridge Safer Neighbourhood Team will give security precaution tips and a free shed alarm padlock, on a first come first served basis. By taking a few simple measures such as marking your property and getting a shed alarm padlock you could reduce the likelihood of being targeted by thieves. For more details about the roadshow and security advice for your shed visit Surrey Police . Call 101 for all non-emergency policing matters. Call 999 if you have a genuine emergency requiring the attendance of the police (eg a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger). Call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you have information about crime and don't want to leave your name.
04/04/2012	Easter recycling and waste collections Recycling and waste collections will temporarily change after the Easter Bank Holidays on Friday 6 April and Monday 9 April.
29/03/2012	What can you do to be better prepared? Emergencies can and do happen. In recent years the UK has seen events such as heavy snow, flooding, utilities failures and fuel shortages.
28/03/2012	Are you ready for digital? It’s almost time for analogue television to be switched off in this area. The key dates are:

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